Itinerary
- Day 1
Lisbon

- Day 2
Lisbon
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided exploration of Lisbon's Belem district
- Visit Jeronimos Monastery
- Visit Belem Tower
- Visit Padrao dos Descobrimentos
- Walk through Rossio square
- Taste Pasteis de Nata
Optional Activities
- Take Tram 28 to explore Lisbon
- Browse elegant shops in the city centre
Landmarks Jeronimos Monastery Belem Tower Padrao dos Descobrimentos Rossio square - Day 3
Lisbon
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Classical concert in São Francisco Church
Optional Activities
- Visit Sintra & Palacio Nacional - guided orientation tour of Sintra and visit to the medieval palace
- Traditional Portuguese Cooking Class - learn about Portuguese cuisine and cook a traditional dish
Landmarks Palacio Nacional Sintra - Day 4
Lisbon to Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Cruise along the Douro River
Landmarks Douro River 
- Day 5
Douro Valley - Pinhao
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise through the Douro Valley
- Visit Pinhao village
- Explore riverside train station with azulejos tiles
Optional Activities
- Paint your own azulejos at a workshop in Pinhao
Landmarks Pinhao Douro Valley - Day 6
Douro Valley - Provesende
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Visit Provesende village
- Visit village church
- Explore old bakery
- Witness traditional handicraft being made
- Visit Morgadio da Calcada manor house
- Tasting of bola at Morgadio da Calcada
Landmarks Provesende Morgadio da Calcada - Day 7
Douro Valley
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Activities
- Full day excursion to Salamanca - visit city cathedrals, market sampling local delicacies, and free time to explore
- Visit Freixo de Espada à Cinta - guided tour of silk museum, visit local Quinta for tasting of regional produce
Landmarks Salamanca Freixo de Espada à Cinta - Day 8
Pocinho - Regua
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Cruise from Pocinho to Regua
Optional Activities
- Coa Valley Museum - coach transfer, tour of Portugal's largest Paleolithic rock art site with pre-historic workshop
- Village life in the Coa Valley - visit Freixo Numao village, Casa Painova estate, demonstration of sugared almond production, tasting of almonds and local products
Landmarks Pocinho Coa Valley Museum Freixo Numao Casa Painova Regua - Day 9
Regua - Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Included Activities
- Classical concert in São Francisco Church
Optional Activities
- Excursion to Lamego - coach to town, tour of Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, option to walk or coach down zigzagged staircase, tasting at Bodega, free time to explore
- Kayaking along the Pinhao River - scenic paddle past impressive landscapes
- Mateus Palace - coach transfer and tour of Baroque palace with ornamental pond
Landmarks Lamego Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies Pinhao River Mateus Palace São Francisco Church - Day 10
Porto
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Guided tour of Porto - visit Palacio da Bolsa and explore historic Bolhao Markets during free time
- Excursion to Guimaraes - visit World Heritage-listed city and Ducal Palace with free time to explore
- Quinta da Aveleda - coach transfer, tour and tasting at 150-year-old wine producer, explore enchanting gardens
Landmarks Palacio da Bolsa Bolhao Markets Guimaraes Ducal Palace Quinta da Aveleda - Day 11
Porto to Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Flight from Porto to Madrid
- Day 12
Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Delicious dinner in a local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Madrid
- Explore 17th century Austrian Quarter
- Visit Sabatini Gardens
- See Cibeles Fountain
- See Neptuno Fountain
- View traditional bullfighting ring
- View Royal Palace panorama
- Visit Templo de Debod
Landmarks Sabatini Gardens Cibeles Fountain Neptuno Fountain Royal Palace Templo de Debod - Day 13
Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Prado Museum visit with guided tour through 12th-20th century art collections
- Tastes of Madrid walking tour including Mercado de San Miguel visit and local cuisine tasting (jamón ibérico and tapas)
Optional Activities
- Stroll fashionable boutiques in city centre plazas
- Relax in Madrid's manicured gardens
- Explore surrounding area at leisure
Landmarks Prado Museum Mercado de San Miguel - Day 14
Madrid
- Meals
- Breakfast












